County record · fips 42111 · Pennsylvania
SomersetPA
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Pennsylvania and national vote
2024 result
R+57.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
2–38
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+3.5
this countyPennsylvanianational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +69.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -54.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +37.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -30.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +30.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
72,799
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$61,446
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
78%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allegany, MD · Garrett, MD · Bedford, PA · Cambria, PA · Fayette, PA · Westmoreland, PA